Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering is an engineering course that studies agricultural production and processing. This profession combines the disciplines of mechanical, civil, electrical and chemical engineering principles with a knowledge of agricultural principles according to technological principles. The goal of this course is to improve the efficacy and sustainability of agricultural practices.
Republic Act 10915
Republic Act 10915 is an act strengthening, modernizing and aligning the practice of agricultural engineering in the country into the internationally recognized practice of agricultural and biosystems engineering, and for other purposes. This act is also known as the “Philippine Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Act of 2016”.
The Use of Specifications in a Contract
A contract is well-defined as meeting of minds between two persons whereby one binds himself, with respect to the other, to give something or render service while specifications are quantitative, measurable requirements that the commodity is intended to fulfill. In order to be measurable and unmistakable, the requirements must include the metric, objective and engineering units for the target value. Specifications are a part of the construction of contract. It details the work, materials, and installation required to complete a project. The specs are a subcontractor's field guide on what materials to use, how to install them, and the desired level of quality.
Engineering Ethics in ABE
Registered Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers (RABEs) must adhere to a Code of Ethics and Professional Standards, which provides for the maintenance of high standards and competence and integrity. They must have a clear concept of, and the commitment to their obligations, to their profession, to their clients or employers, to their colleagues in the profession and to the public.
BU Quality Policy and its Use in the University
Bicol University commits to continually strive for excellence in instruction, Research and Extension by meeting the highest level of clientele satisfaction and adhering to quality standards and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The Bicol University quality policy is the combined statement that aligns with Bicol University's mission and vision and its purpose and strategic direction, it is concentrated to the framework in obtaining quality objectives and includes the commitment to continually improve and strive for excellence.
Three (3) ABE Specialization Are Of Importance In Addressing Covid-19
Agricultural and Bio-process Engineering, Food Engineering and Agricultural and Biological Resource Conservation and Management are vital fields that are essential to address the situation that the world is facing. Today, we are facing COVID-19 pandemic which greatly affect the supply and demand of food. Food engineering helps to resolve the need to keep up with consumer demand and the reoccurring “hoarding effect”. AB processing covers the handling and storage of crops in fresh form from farm to market, to processing of agricultural materials into food, feed products, and industrial products.
Three (3) Technical Standards With Its Number And Title As Part Of The Code Of Technical Standards
Philippine Agricultural Engineering standard PAES 101 : 2000 Agricultural machinery – Technical Means for Ensuring Safety – General
Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standard PAES 102 : 2000 Agricultural Machinery – Operator’s Manual – Content and Presentation
Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standard PAES 103 : 2000 Agricultural machinery – Method of Sampling
The Subjects In The ABE Licensure Examination
The following are the subjects covered in the ABE Licensure Examination:
(a) Agricultural and Biosystems Power, Energy and Machinery Engineering,
(b) Land and Water Resources Engineering,
(c) Agricultural and Biosystems Structures and Environment Engineering
(d) Agricultural and Bioprocess Engineering,
(e) Project Management, Feasibility Study Preparation/ Evaluation, Research, Development and Extension on Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering,
(f) Fundamentals of Agricultural, Fishery, Ecological and Environmental Sciences, (g) Mathematics and Basic Engineering Principles,
(h) Laws, Professional Standards and Ethics, and
(i) Other subjects within the areas of competencies required for the practice of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering profession.
Essential Elements of a Contract
The essential elements of a contract are the following:
a) Consent, which is manifested by the meeting of the minds of the offer and the acceptance upon the thing and the cause which are to constitute the contract. The offer must be certain and the acceptance absolute;
b) Object certain, which is the subject matter of the contract; and
c) Cause of the obligation which is established.
Three (3) General Rules in the Code of Ethics for ABE
1. Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
2. Perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
The Best Practices in Preparing Specification
1. Applying the Five Cs (complete, clear, concise, consistent, correct) of communication
2. Using simple language and short sentences
3. Capturing each requirement in a single, numbered statement or clause
4. Stating explicitly who is responsible for each requirement.
5. Eliminating redundancy and contradictions.
6.Streamlining your specs.
Five (5) Construction Materials
24 pcs of ¾” Ø Polyethylene pipe
120 kgs of #16 G.I tie wire
4 boxes of #12 THHN Tie wire
4 rolls of ¾” Ø Mold flex
216 of 12 mm. Ø x 6 mts
